Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-13
AFFAIRS AT BERLIN.
A Peaceful Feeling Prevades the OF.
fetal Circles,

A Peaceful Feeling Prevndes the OF.
fetal Circles.
lCopWigh 1887 by James Gordon Bennett.1
BERLIN, March 12-tNew York Herald
Gable Special to the BEE. The week has
been one of Delesseps, of preparation for
the still distant imperial ninetieth birthday
and of politics. However, as regards poll
ties, so firmly grounded is German faith in
Bismarck's desire for peace that several pas
tors have said laughingly that the most dan
gerous news Of ate is the birth of two young
lions in Beilil's geological gardens. The
fear of war, which two weeks ago seriously
affected the thoughts and plans of the great
mass of Germans is now so far passed away
as to have become jest. One paper, for in
stance, tells of panic created in frontier
village By a particular joker who read with
emphasis the weather warning of a severe
depression advancing from France toward
Berlin. Well-informed opinion in Berlin nc
cepts as beyond dispute several political
points, which are certainly important.
SURE OF GERMA N PEACE
"Germany will have no war;" This is the
first axiom among circles which consider
themselves politically wise. The light but
continuous movements of troops along the
French frontier have caused some anxiety,
Dul uGltUcT IL huSSlau VI TTeucl WdT Is
feared. Russia Is said to have finally come
to terms, therefore it is thought there will be
peace. at least so far as Germany is con-
cerned. Those who argue that Germany
wishes again to fight France either know
nothing of the feelings and wishes of the
German people and those great men who
rule Germany, or else they are hopelessly
acidulated by French hatred. No fact ia
more quickly nor more firmly impressed upon
those who meet leading Germans than the
all-pervading desire of peace. From the
kaiser through the chancellor, down to the
bootblack, all seem to look with horror at
anything likely to cause war. Germany can
gam nothing, but may lose much, by war;
therefore why fi,ht unless compelled to do
SO? This is the universal feeling as l find it.
Peace at any price, except at the loss OF Ger
man honor or German territory" we'll eX-
presses what has been said publicly and con-
identially by every German leader.
AS REGARDS AUSTRIA.
Point the second regards Austria. With
brutal kindness, so it is said Germany told
Austria that Germany is not and can never
IN any way be interested in the eastern ques-
tion. Austria may fight for Constantinople,
but If beaten by Russia must expect no Ger
man aid, unless, indeed, Vienna itself be
threatened, when Germany would intervene.
All this, according to Berlin opinion, was
first communicated to Russia and was the
consideration for which Russia agreed to re-
fuse the offers of France-that is Russia
takes Bulgaria instead of helping France to
Alsace.LOraine.
ITALY AS AN ALLY.
Point three lies In the belief that Italy
will, by her heavy armament and general
nj a va Inn al In
although she will not be relied upon as an
ally in actual war. just what bone is offered
to make the dog growl at the right moment
Berlin opinion does not know.
RESPECT FOR BISMARCK.
The Berlin public seldom paid much atten-
ton to the reichstag which, since Wednes-
days vote on septennate, has showed split
In the opposition. 1t Is considered by the
public mainly as place selected by Prince
bismarck to make an occasional important
declaration of his policy. So much so Is this
the case that the galleries are full or empty
according as Bismarck comes or goes. On
Thursday Prince Bismarck walked with his
son Herbert from the reichstag to his palace on
the Wllhelmstrasse. 1t was quite touching
to see the respectful way in which the crowd
followed, All stopped with bare head as the
chancellor passed. No policeman or guard
was near him. There was no iosting nor
noise, but the orderly crowd everywhere as
he passed showed a respect almost amount
ing to reverence. Prince Bismarck walked
with firm tread, making occasionally mill
tary sautes. He impressed me as both we'll
ana strong, and showed no trace of unusual
| care and certainly none of that nervousness
which come from OverwOrk or more than
usual anxiety
DELESsEPs' VISIT.
The Del.esseps programme has been car.
ried ont as cabled last Sunday. Every Ber-
| lin paper has devoted much space to COM
ments on the "srand Francais," always of
the kindliest type. His arrival was watched
| by group of reporters who have also fol-
lowed hlm daily and who have obtained in.
terviews. On Wednesday night the EN-
press held special reception in his honor,
when he sat at the empress table with Won
Moltke and the crown prince. For awhile
the emperor looked In and chatted with the
four. NJ Delesseps greatly pleased the Ger
mans by saying that the emperor was
younger In appearance than he was twenty
| years ago. Yesterday NJ. DeLesseps was re-
| ceved by some scientific mon at the EthnO-
| logical museum. Regret is expressed here
that ho did not postpone his visit until the
kaiser's hirtnday, the festivities OF which are
now being arranged on scale almost unpre-
| cedented. Twenty or thirty kings, princes
| and grand dukes have already sent word OF
their coming. The question OF precedence
among such mixed crowd of royalties Is al
ready puazlipg the ablest German minds.
| QUEEN LoUIsE's BIRTHDAY.
On Thursday was celebrated the anniver-
sary Of the birthday OF Queen Louise. As
usual the graceful statue in the Tnergarien
was walled In by beautiful masses OF the
rarest flowers, while as . background against
the evergreen trees were aiitnged sloping
| bsds ot delios!e COL, red aowers serving &C